Ghana has mined gold for over a century while also sitting on vast bauxite and manganese. About 15 years ago, it began commercial petroleum production when crude oil first flowed from the offshore Jubilee Field in December 2010. Now, Ghana is racing to stake a claim in lithium and other critical minerals.
The Berekum Divisional Police have taken action against illegal mining activities by arresting eight suspects in the Amomaso Forest area near the Berekum Municipality in the Bono Region.
Four armed suspects have been arrested by the task force of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities, unlawful possession of firearms, and environmental destruction along the Ankobra River at Dominase in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region.
Vancouver, British Columbia – Asante Gold Corporation has announced the appointment of Campbell Baird as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Ghana’s government has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank as part of a revamped reserve-building drive, up from 20%, a senior official told Reuters, though miners say key commercial terms remain unresolved.
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has rejected claims that President John Mahama influenced the process leading to the award of the Damang Mine lease to Engineers & Planners.
Like many Ghanaians, I understand and appreciate the emotions driving the current debate about the future of our mining industry.
Most mining losses don’t come from commodity prices; they come from operational friction that compounds across every shift, says Arjen de Bruin, Group CEO at OIM Consulting
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has intensified calls for Ghana to prioritise local ownership of its natural resources, opposing the renewal of Gold Fields’ lease for the Tarkwa mines as it approaches expiration in 2027.
Aramine, a French company with global reach and a leading player in underground mining, will participate in WAMPEX 2026, taking place from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
